adottare
to adopt
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a.dot.ˈta.re/
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Cultural Note
Adoption in Italy involves a rigorous legal process and can take several years. International adoption has been common since the 1990s. Italian law prioritizes the child's well-being, and adopted children receive the same legal rights as biological children in terms of inheritance and family name.
📝 Example Sentences
Hanno deciso di adottare un bambino.
They decided to adopt a child.
La coppia ha adottato una bambina dalla Cina.
The couple adopted a girl from China.
In Italia il processo di adozione può essere lungo.
In Italy, the adoption process can be lengthy.